Electrolytic
adjective
Related to or involving an electrolyte, a substance that enables electricity to pass through a solution or melt.
An electrolytic cell is used in electroplating to coat objects with a thin layer of metal.
Often appears as...
- electrolytic cell
- electrolytic process
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to electrolysis, the chemical process of breaking down a substance using electricity.
The electrolytic separation of copper and zinc from their ores carries special significance.
Often appears as...
- electrolytic separation
- electrolytic deposition
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to or involving an electrolyte, a substance that enables electricity to pass through a solution or melt.
An electrolytic cell is used in electroplating to coat objects with a thin layer of metal.
Often appears as...
- electrolytic cell
- electrolytic process
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to electrolysis, the chemical process of breaking down a substance using electricity.
The electrolytic separation of copper and zinc from their ores carries special significance.
Often appears as...
- electrolytic separation
- electrolytic deposition
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Context
Used in scientific contexts, often discussing batteries, cells, or industrial processes.
The engineer mentioned the electrolytic properties of the solution during the seminar.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Household Term
Rarely used in everyday conversation, more common in specialized fields like engineering.
At the conference, the term 'electrolytic' was common, unlike at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Substances
Refers to substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten.
Saltwater is an electrolytic solution that can conduct electricity.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Context
Used in scientific contexts, often discussing batteries, cells, or industrial processes.
The engineer mentioned the electrolytic properties of the solution during the seminar.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Household Term
Rarely used in everyday conversation, more common in specialized fields like engineering.
At the conference, the term 'electrolytic' was common, unlike at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Substances
Refers to substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten.
Saltwater is an electrolytic solution that can conduct electricity.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Context
Used in scientific contexts, often discussing batteries, cells, or industrial processes.
The engineer mentioned the electrolytic properties of the solution during the seminar.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Household Term
Rarely used in everyday conversation, more common in specialized fields like engineering.
At the conference, the term 'electrolytic' was common, unlike at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Substances
Refers to substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten.
Saltwater is an electrolytic solution that can conduct electricity.
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Quote examples
Gilbert Newton Lewis
American Scientist
Since hydrogen is a constituent of most of our electrolytic solvents, the definition of an acid or base as a substance which gives up or takes up hydrogen ion would be more general than the one we used before, but it would not be universal.
Quote examples
Gilbert Newton Lewis
American Scientist
Since hydrogen is a constituent of most of our electrolytic solvents, the definition of an acid or base as a substance which gives up or takes up hydrogen ion would be more general than the one we used before, but it would not be universal.
Example 1 of 1
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